TY  - BOOK
AU  - Vetere,Lori
TI  - JUNGLE FACTS & FIGURES
T2  - INTO THE WORLD'S AMAZING JUNGLES
SN  - 9781422240922
U1  - 577.34 23
PY  - 2019///
CY  - Broomall, Pennsylvania
PB  - MASON CREST an imprint of National Highlights, Inc.,  
KW  - Jungle ecology
KW  - Juvenile literature.
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Expeditions; Locations; Conservation stories; Climate; Plant derived medicines; Types of jungles; Verge of extinction?; Human uses: products that come from rainforests; Species figures; Entomology; Deforestation; Making a difference
N2  - Jungle Facts & Figures takes the reader deep into the jungles of Borneo, the Congo, Papua New Guinea, and the Amazon River Basin. Learn about the legend of the monkey god and the mysterious lost city of Z. Discover the many products that come from rain forests that are useful to mankind. Explore interesting facts and data on different types of jungles, unique forest bugs, and unique creatures and plants. This book also goes into detail about the threats to the very existence of the rainforest, including deforestation and climate change. Conservation stories are included here, from both individuals and foundations that are making a difference. Jungle Facts & Figures also includes ways that we can help to show their destruction and preserve jungles for future generations.
ER  -